# Hornets Start Five Revealed

> Charlotte Hornets' starting lineup for season opener.
- Title: Hornets Start Five Revealed · Charlotte Hornets On SI
- Summary: Charlotte Hornets' starting lineup for season opener. Coby White and Kon Knueppel are out; Sion James, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid and Moussa Diabaté start for…
- Keywords: charlotte hornets, coby white, kon knueppel, sion james, brandon miller, naz reid, moussa diabate, nba, season opener, sports, Hornets, Start
- Source: Charlotte Hornets On SI — https://si.com/nba/hornets/onsi/no-knueppel-no-white-who-is-starting-for-the-charlotte-hornets-in-their-season-opener
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:23:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charlotte hornets, coby white, kon knueppel, sion james, brandon miller, naz reid, moussa diabate, nba, season opener, sports
## Who's Starting
Coby White and Kon Knueppel do not feature in tonight's Charlotte Hornets starting five.
## Dennis Schröder
Schröder must attack the rim more tonight due to injury situation.
## Sion James
James takes Knueppel's spot for defensive qualities and communication.
## Brandon Miller
Miller expected to perform like a first option starter after LaMelo Ball trade.
## Naz Reid
Reid faces pressure as only returning player from LaMelo Ball trade.
## Moussa Diabaté
Diabaté missed final preseason game against Memphis as precaution.
## Nets' Starting Five
Nets' starting five includes Egor Dëmin, Keon Ellis, Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle.
## Game Preview
Hornets can hear in-depth preview on SI YouTube or Spotify podcast.
## Key takeaway

Coby White and Kon Knueppel are out; Sion James, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid and Moussa Diabaté start for Hornets in season opener.